Irving, TX--Rep.-Elect Matt Rinaldi called out Rep. Jason Villalba Saturday night for his refusal to debate about the upcoming Texas Speaker's race on radio. Talk show host Debbie Georgatos invited Rinaldi and Villalba to debate on Dallas radio station 660AM Sunday evening at 6:30 p.m. Villalba refused to debate and refused to go on air prior to Rinaldi to vocalize his support for Joe Straus.

Commenting on Villalba's actions, Rinaldi said, "It's unfortunate that Rep. Villalba is unwilling to be challenged on the tough questions surrounding the Speaker's race. I hope my colleague will reverse his decision and allow our constituents to hear a substantive discussion about the leadership and direction of our state."

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